LA Confidential is a commercial seed strain that captures the genetics of OG Kush. An Afghan strain grown from clones, OG Kush first became popular in the Los Angeles market in the 1990s, and then became world famous as California rappers like Snoop Dogg and Cypress Hill name-checked it in their songs. OG Kush offers a hash-like experience from reefer: a resinous smoke, deep and spicy-sweet like nutmeg, that draws the smoker into a lush, slightly trippy dreamland. While "Authentic OG Kush" may be hard to find if you're not a rap star, DNA's LA Confidential brings the secrets of this celebrity smoke to the market.

Vapes and e-cigarettes are the new rage. So much so that the Oxford Dictionary made “vaping” the word of the year. Almost everywhere you go, you see people holding on to these crazy looking electronic cigarettes. With thousands of flavors to choose from, these oil filled mechanisms are incredibly popular in culture today. But since most of the time, the oil contains nicotine, why should stoners be so amped on the social acceptance of electronic cigarettes?

Considering that three years ago, you would be stopped and questioned for carrying such a device, the social acceptance of these cigarettes only gives the clever stoner a better cover. Considering that there are oils available with no nicotine, one could even mix the cannabis oil with oil that smelled like chocolate or vanilla. This would give the stoner a much better cover while out and about, if that’s the kind of stoner that you are. The e-cigs are discreet, small, and can be tucked pretty much anywhere. Not only that but they can be smoked everywhere (almost). You may encounter some people that will refuse to let you smoke them inside but considering the e-digs expel vapor rather than smoke, you can be sneaky and still smoke as long as you’re careful.

Even though there are arguments saying that smoking a vape may be just as bad as smoking a cigarette, the social acceptance here is the important part. As said above, people smoking a vaporizer in public a few years ago would have certainly been grounds for police suspicion. Now, thanks to the fact that vapes are considered “mainstream”, stoners can load up pens full of pot instead of nicotine oil and enjoy the effects of THC throughout the day, with minimal risk of getting attention from people you’d rather avoid.

As more states legalize the plant, there is sure to be e-cigs made and sold that look exactly like the ones on the market now but will only contain cannabis oil. There are companies right now watching the vape market, studying the trends, and preparing themselves for the legalization of cannabis so that they can promote and sell their 420 e-cig. And seeing as how the vapes are so popular now, you can only imagine how much attention they will gain in the next few years.

Something you hear marijuana opponents say over and over is that ‘there needs to be more marijuana research conducted’ before they support reform. That of course is usually only a delay tactic, proven by the fact that these same marijuana opponents fight marijuana research efforts as much as possible. I think deep down they know that research will be favorable to the marijuana movement. Fortunately for marijuana supporters, Colorado health officials have announced their recommendations for 8 marijuana research grants. Per the Denver Post:

Colorado health officials have recommended funding two studies on childhood epilepsy, two studies on post-traumatic stress disorder and four other studies as part of the largest-ever state research program on medical marijuana.

The studies — totaling about $7.5 million in cost — would be paid for by a surplus of registration fees paid by medical marijuana patients. The grants need final approval by the state Board of Health in December. Research could begin early next year.

“We hope the studies will contribute to the scientific research available about the use of marijuana in effectively treating various medical conditions,” Larry Wolk, the executive director of the state health department, said in a statement.

Marijuana is medicine. It sounds like such a simple statement, but it’s a statement that marijuana opponents seem to try to refute as much as they can. I can’t wait until these studies are concluded and the results are released. The results will be added to the mountain of evidence that backs up the claim that ‘marijuana is medicine.’ Future generations will look back on the marijuana opponents of this generation and wonder why there was so much fuss, and why anyone ever believed them in the first place.

Cherry Pies parents are Grand Daddy Purple and OG Kush. With buds that are dense and full or orange hairs and a touch of purple, the scent of this strain smells of sweet and sour cherry pie. The high has been known to come on in minutes and stick around for a couple hours. Great for stress, pain relief and depression.